Prior to when ESPN NBA 2K5 was released it was the ESPN license was added to 2K22 MT PC this series in a major way. This was a historic game and was the final NBA game SEGA released before SEGA was went public with its sale. The ESPN presentation was arguably the show-stealer but the game was cancelled following this game.

The game featured Ben Wallace on the cover, making him the first player other than Allen Iverson to do so. There were two modes: 24/7 and Association. Both received mixed reviews. This was still an excellent game, and the price of $20 makes it a fantastic value.

Four games are tied with an 87 rating. NBA 2K14 through 2K16 all scored the same that helped demonstrate the consistency of the franchise. 2K14 included the LeBron James: Path to Greatness mode and Euroleague teams. It also featured a stellar soundtrack.

2K15 didn't do anything new, but it added to the existing content. 2K16 has made an enormous impact in introducing the idea of MyLeague making it customizable, such as changing franchises. This enabled players to establish their own leagues. The era also saw MyCareer mode develop into a distinct experience.

The fourth game with an 87 rating is NBA 2K18. The game is rated alone, because the lowest score it earned on any platform was the Nintendo Switch score of 74. This is more than previous games' low scores. The cover of Buy 2K MT PS4 the issue features Kyrie Irving.